Hop on Hop off 24h & Beautiful Canal Route

Helsinki HO/HO BOAT
October 21, 2023
Boat did show much bus was good
Reviewer: Dennis Dugan
4 Stars
bus
November 01, 2019
el bus rojo fue bueno para ir y venir y visitar lo que queríamos, estuvo interesante, no nos subimos. a los barcos pues estaba haciendo mucho frio
Reviewer: MONICA MORALES
4 Stars
Helsinki
October 06, 2019
The bus and boat were good to see as much as possible as time allowed. This stop was too short
Reviewer: john koeppen
4 Stars
Very good
October 03, 2019
Very good for many things
Reviewer: Min Chin tsai
5 Stars
Excursion
October 03, 2019
Very easy to use. Boat was extra bonus.
Reviewer: Bonnie
5 Stars
Helsinki
October 02, 2019
The bus ride was okay. No narrative or history of the town. No businesses open and really no info about the city. Would have been nice to see a bit of the country side. Boat was informative . A bit rainy that afternoon, but the trip was good. Liked the open market.Spent $$ on jewelery. Very good selection
Reviewer: Pat Crowley
4 Stars
Hop On Hop Off
September 23, 2019
Hop On Hop Off is the way to really explore the area. This excursion really worked out well for us.
Reviewer: Nancy Piwowar
4 Stars
Lovely tour but drizzily day
September 20, 2019
We really enjoyed both the bus and boat tours, but it was a drizzly day, so we couldn't see much while on the boat. You could sit on top with blankets or inside the cabin, and they offered snacks for purchase. The bus stopped just a couple blocks from where the boat disembarked, and there was a lovely farmer's market area right next to the boat that sold everything from fresh fruit/veggies to hot coffee/pastries/lunch to souvenirs.
Reviewer: Cherlyn J
5 Stars
Self guided
September 19, 2019
Basically a self guided excursion. You have to find the yellow cruise sign for the boat. Then walk up to find the right 'on and off ' bus. Once you find both, the tours were great, lots of information about Helsinki.
Reviewer: R Kim
5 Stars
Helsinki
September 12, 2019
This tour was good but we were not allowed enough time by the cruise line to take full advantage of it.
Reviewer: Roberta Williams
4 Stars
Nice Overview Tour
September 03, 2019
While on our Baltic cruise on NCL, we decided to take this tour of Helsinki instead of the one offered by the cruise line. We had a great overview of Helsinki first by bus and then took the boat ride. It was well worth its money and cost less than excursions offered by NCL. It was a win-win!
Reviewer: Rosemarie Mehok
5 Stars
Worth the price
September 02, 2019
Enjoyed the trip. Our trip guide was very knowledgeable.
Reviewer: Rajeev Ahooja
5 Stars
Great Excursion
August 26, 2019
Another great excursion booked with Shore Excursions. We enjoyed both the boat and bus portion of the excursion and thoroughly enjoyed the sights of Finland
Reviewer: David and Cindy Taylor
5 Stars
Great way to get around
August 25, 2019
We loved Helsinki and the bus was a great way to get around the city. We went directly to the central downtown area first and that was a nice way to start. The boat tour was nice. Given that we ran out of time to see things (had to get back to the boat) I’m still not sure if the boat tour time would have been better spent seeing things in the city. Mostly would have liked to have had more time in Helsinki (!) but that’s the challenge with cruising. Definitely recommend the hop on hop off bus portion. Going out on the boat gave us a better feel for the nearby islands and community
Reviewer: Kathleen Smith
5 Stars
the best way to visit Helsinki
August 25, 2019
awesome city! awesome tour Boat ride was an excellent way to see Helsinki from the water.
Reviewer: Carline Rodriguez
5 Stars
Beautiful islands!
August 25, 2019
We especially liked the boat tour of the little islands that surround Helsinki!
Reviewer: Chuck & Mary Ann
4 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
August 15, 2019
We got off the boat around 8:45. Got great advice from the staff to ride the bus circuit all the way around and that the first boat at 10:30. This allowed us to plan our stops in the afternoon after our boat island tour. That was an excellent tour as well.
Reviewer: J. Hardy
5 Stars
Great Trip
August 04, 2019
The bus is a hop on hop off tour which makes it on your own. Still, the driver was very helpful. The only downside was the boat trip got a "little" breezy but you could go inside. It wasn't the same view but if you don't like the cool breeze, you lose out.
Reviewer: Denins
5 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
July 29, 2019
Purchased this excursion for our recent Baltic cruise. The bus portion enabled us to get off at places of interest and stroll at our leisure. After the bus tour, our tickets provided us with a relaxing harbor tour of Helsinki, which included beer/wine service on board the boat. I would highly recommend this excursion.
Reviewer: David Schmerbeck
5 Stars
Helsinki
July 22, 2019
Finally, we should have took the Bus only because we waited too long for the boat ride and had less time to see the city itself..
Reviewer: Nicole Brisson
4 Stars
On and off bus and boat tour
July 13, 2019
The bus was clean, came often and covered a lot of the city. The drivers drove well and cautiously. The stops were close by or in the middle of all the attractions we wanted to see. The price was better offered by American airlines than the ship or online.
Reviewer: Deborah Zack
5 Stars
Fantastic Boat Tour
July 01, 2019
Boat tour took us past numerous Helsinki harbour islands- beautiful. Hop on hop off bus gave us a feel for the city and if you take it make sure to get off and see the Rock Church - incredible. As with most hop on hop off buses there was some waiting but the driver made sure to let us us know that another bus would be leaving earlier that was very helpful.
Reviewer: Darlene MacLaren
4 Stars
Helsinki boat and bus
June 27, 2019
Very good. Easy, follow the instruction you will have a good time.
Reviewer: Mimi
5 Stars
Beautiful destination
June 26, 2019
The boat and bus tour was very good. Possibly the best way to see Helsinki and the surrounding islands. The stops on the bus route were well placed and covered the "must see" places.
Reviewer: Jennifer Kerr
4 Stars
Great tour
June 18, 2019
This was a great experience. The boat cruise was well worth the time, about 1.5 hours, with narration. Food and beverages were available on the boat also. Lovely shopping close to where you catch the boat. The Rock Church is a must see, so different from any church I've ever visited.
Reviewer: Bev
4 Stars
Helsinki Boat and bus
June 07, 2019
We enjoy the boat tour, but didn’t have enough time to visit all the sites by bus.
Reviewer: Cam Nhung Phan
4 Stars
Helsinki
June 05, 2019
Enjoyed the hop on hop off bus and the river cruise. Guides were very knowledgeable and friendly.
Reviewer: DIANE BARBARIC
4 Stars
A great way to see the city.
May 27, 2019
Both the bus and the cruise boat were efficient and comfortable which was nice as the weather was cool and wet. You need to get on the earlier boat ride around noon in order to get back to your cruise ship on time.
Reviewer: Tom Albrecht
5 Stars
Helsinki
September 26, 2018
Good value. Covered a lot of the city in a brief stay.
Reviewer: Ron Agnew
4 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
September 26, 2018
This was great..We especially liked the boat tour. Scenery was beautiful and serene.
Reviewer: Lou Zastrow
5 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
September 17, 2018
The connections between the Bus stop and the Boat terminals were very convenient. Both operators/staffs were friendly and you can reach to all major attractions easily.
Reviewer: THOMAS CHOW YIU
4 Stars
Boat and Bus in Helsinki
September 07, 2018
Boat trip was average . Didn’t really see anything extraordinary. It did provide our transportation to the Visa. The bus tour was also just average. We had to wait over 30 minutes before a bus arrived at the stop.
Reviewer: J Millerberg
3 Stars
Boat and bus
August 30, 2018
By the time we got to Helsinki, we were pretty good at using the Hop on, Hop off buses. The best part of this tour was the boat! It was so interesting. You get to see a lot and the boat is very comfortable.
Reviewer: Warren Gardepe
5 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
July 30, 2018
Boat was great; the bus was OK. Would do it again.
Reviewer: PD Burde
4 Stars
Helsinki tour
July 23, 2018
It is a good tour package with hop on hop off bus ticket for the day plus a one hour long boat ride. It is well worth the money.
Reviewer: Hoiying Cheung
4 Stars
Nice tour
July 23, 2018
Hop on, hop off formula Was good, with the multilingual audio guide. The boat tour didn’t add much, however.
Reviewer: Louis Cossette
4 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
July 09, 2018
This excursion was excellent. The boat tour was very nice to do. It gave us another perspective to the city. The bus tour was also nice to do and took us at the different places we wanted to visit. We highly recommend this tour.
Reviewer: Lucie Benoit
5 Stars
WONDERFUL CITY
June 25, 2018
WONDERFUL CITY
Reviewer: Thomas Peter POKORNI
4 Stars
beautiful tour
June 25, 2018
Enjoyed the land and boat tour much, the boat one was very detailed and interesting
Reviewer: Leopoldo Kahn
5 Stars
Helsinki
June 11, 2018
beautiful weather, nice clean city, wonderful waterways
Reviewer: Joan McManus
4 Stars
Hop on:hop off bus and boat tour
June 11, 2018
Enjoyable visit . Some buses were not in good shape emitting fumes if you sat in back of bus. Boat ride informative
Reviewer: Gail Geffon
4 Stars
A great way to see Helsinki
May 28, 2018
The boat and bus tour will give you a great overview of this beautiful city. The full loop on the bus takes a little over an hour. The boat tour was an unexpected highlight with great views of the many islands of the Helsinki Archipeligo. Highly recommended.
Reviewer: Ken Elrod
5 Stars
ok
March 08, 2018
it was wonderfull time
Reviewer: piotr
5 Stars
excellent
October 02, 2017
The on//off Bus is the way to go. Ear Buds are great. The boat tour was a high lite
Reviewer: Hans & Karen Bartsch
5 Stars
Hop On/ Hop Off Tour with scenic boat ride
September 29, 2017
Once we got to the right Bus (more then one Red Bus) we took advantage of the opportunity to stop where we wanted. Boat cruise was most delightful - going down small canals and seeing the wild lands.
Reviewer: Marsha Kearney
4 Stars
Helsinki on the Water and the Road
September 18, 2017
The combination of hop-on hop-off bus and boat tour was a nice rounded visit to Helsinki. The boat trip was especially nice since it made a long tour around the islands. This was one of the better bus/boat tours taken during our trip and we would highly recommend it.
Reviewer: Wolfgang Greinke
5 Stars
Helsinki
August 22, 2017
It rained all morning and afternoon. Boat of the harbor and island was very good. The bus didn't give us much information auto where to be picked up again. Had to waited a very long time to be picked up after the tour harbor.
Reviewer: Marilyn Hopkins
4 Stars
Very good package.
August 10, 2017
Efficient bus and boat system. Enjoyed the boat tour in particular - better views of some attractions. Good audio guide.
Reviewer: Gerard Huneault
5 Stars
Great Way to See Helsinki
August 02, 2017
The tour description is accurate. The boat tour is one time only and not like the bus. The tour was very relaxing and started at an outdoor market (good lunch). The recorded narration was quite informative. The bus came near most of the major sights. We ran out of time however to see it all. If pressed for time nix the boat trip as it takes quite a bit of time. My wife and I highly recommend.
Reviewer: Mike and Janice Craig
5 Stars
Help ski Bus and Boat tour
June 14, 2017
This was a hop on hop off bus tour of Helinski and a was combo tour of the surrounding islands by boat ( not hop on hop off ). Helinski is a very quaint, very friendly town and we thoroughly enjoyed both the bus and the boat. We were on a cruise and only in Helinski for the day but had plenty of time for both and felt we got a great overview of the whole area!
Reviewer: Bev P
5 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus tour
May 30, 2017
We enjoyed it immensely. We took the boat tour and the guide was thorough and informative. the hop on hop off green bus had very nice staff. It was easy to get on and off and catch the next bus. Ideal way to see Helsinki
Reviewer: Bruce
5 Stars
Sep 11, 2016 MSC Opera
December 30, 2016
Canal cruise and hop on/hop off bus were great. Took the first cruise of the day; then later, took the bus and saw everything we wanted. Helsinki was one of our favorite ports. Later, we stopped for drinks and wi fi, then hopped back on the bus that eventually got us back to the port. Highly recommend.
Reviewer: Sarah Younce
5 Stars
Great tour in Helsinki!
November 28, 2016
We greatly enjoyed the Helsinki Boat and Bus tour in Helsinki. We just wish we had had more time to spend in the city. We especially enjoyed the fact that there was a pre-recorded narration in various languages on the bus. The narrator had a great voice, spoke at a pace that made it understandable, and covered the right amount of information. We were very pleased that music from Finnish composers was the background music behind the narration. It added to the historical information presented. We especially enjoyed the option to get off and see an area more thoroughly. A minor suggestion: it would have been valuable to have a brief announcement at the major ""hop-off"" points as to where toilets could be located. Again, thank you for a well organized tour.
Reviewer: Val W. Kendell
5 Stars
Easy and Efficient
November 17, 2016
The bus stop was right at the cruise pier, on time, access points to the city highlights were close. The boat tour was good to see the city from a water perspective but if your strapped for time - only do one!
Reviewer: EdithA
4 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
November 11, 2016
The price was good for the service. The bus was a good view of the city with headphones explaining each stop. We did the boat first and spent the rest of the time off and on the bus.
Reviewer: Nancy Rush
5 Stars
Helsinki Boat/Bus
November 04, 2016
Well done. Had adequate time to see The Rock Church, and get good viewing of most important sites. The boat tour was relaxing, and a pleasant way to spend some time. In retrospect, might have used the time better to just walk around Helsinki, but boat circuit did give an added dimension.
Reviewer: Glen
5 Stars
Helsinki by Boat and Bus
August 26, 2016
Great tour - saw all the highlights of the city.
Reviewer: Susan Huber
5 Stars
Tour
August 24, 2016
The bus portion was good with good narrative, the boat tour was too long
Reviewer: Anonymous
4 Stars
Good
August 24, 2016
Average.
Reviewer: Rosanne Ehrlich
4 Stars
Great Introduction to Helsinki
August 18, 2016
The bus was easy to find, the stops were convenient, the staff were great at communicating what time the appropriate bus would leave to bring us back to the Cruise Ship Center, etc. The tour was well organized, and the crossover to and from the boat tour was easy. Glad we did it this way!
Reviewer: Gilles Champagne
5 Stars
Helsinki Boat and Bus
August 04, 2016
Great overview of Helsinki. Good tour for seeing the sights in a limited time frame.
Reviewer: Terrance Brimer
5 Stars
Helsinki HopOn HopOff
July 15, 2016
It was a national holiday the day that we were there and it rained for the latter part of the day but the bus tour was very good because of an outstanding driver. He was from England I think. And the boat tour was fantastic. We went out into the bay/fjord/not sure what it was called and saw summer homes and went under bridges. It was very picturesque. We even had bar service. Yahoo.
Reviewer: Rick
4 Stars
Excellent
May 31, 2016
Boat ride was great. Hop on hop off worked out great. No problems.. Buses on time.
Reviewer: Nanl
5 Stars
Saw much more of Helsinki on boat!
August 03, 2014
Highly suggested by others who had taken boat trip. So glad we did. Great, unique way to see the beauty of Helsinki without the crowds!
Reviewer: sscook
5 Stars
Hop on hop off bus
June 09, 2014
The bus was in walking distance of the ship. The staff accept our voucher with no problem in exchange for a ticket. A good value for the money as it included a boat tour. Th e boat tour was easy to find right downtown at the market square.
Reviewer: Canadian
4 Stars
Great way to see Helsinki
September 20, 2013
Helsinki has alot of water. The boat tour was a great way to see alot of the city. The bus tour was OK. City is beautiful. We got off at the marina and had alot of fun at the marketplace.
Reviewer: Wiseman Bikers
4 Stars
Great way to see city!
September 20, 2013
Helsinki has alot of water. The combo bus and boat tour was a great way to see the city. We enjoyed getting off at the marina and shopping at the marketplace. Lots of great booths. The combined water and bus experience gave us a great view of Helsinki!
Reviewer: Wiseman Bikers
4 Stars
Great tour of habor
July 12, 2013
It was very nice to just sit and view the harbor.
Reviewer: ifish
4 Stars